Flight Dispatcher

apartmentAirAsia X placeKuala Lumpur scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Ensure safe and legal flight planning for all Company flights, including:
  • Payload estimation
  • MEL/CDL compliance
  • ETOPS requirements
  • Consideration of operating environments
  • Prepare and deliver timely Crew Briefs, including all relevant:
  • Flight plan filings
  • Weather reports
  • NOTAMs
  • Other pertinent information for safe and efficient flight operations
  • Monitor and update the Operations and Flight Following systems.
  • Maintain continuous weather and NOTAM watch; alert crew to any relevant changes.
  • Escalate and alert on unexpected aircraft deviations or tracking losses via Flight Following.
  • Monitor ATC slot times; assess rerouting options for delays exceeding 15 minutes.
  • Provide active input for A-CDM (Airport Collaborative Decision Making) airport operations.
  • Delay flight plans and revise ATC slots in case of schedule disruptions.
  • Recommend and adjust aircraft allocations to support regulatory or optimized daily planning.
  • Assist in disruption recovery planning to maintain schedule integrity, balancing cost and safety.
  • Review and escalate take-off and landing performance limitations where necessary.
  • Take ownership of flight-specific actions aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee payload planning to ensure optimal load and balance considerations.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in:
  • Airline Operations
  • Airport Management
  • Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management
  • Logistics/Transportation
  • Or a related field
  • Must possess a Flight Dispatch License or have attended an initial Flight Dispatch Course.
  • Preferably have at least 1 year of experience in an airline, airport, or ground handling operational environment.
  • Familiarity with crew scheduling, engineering limitations, and their operational impacts.
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Navtech systems is an added advantage.
  • Comfortable working in complex technical environments.
  • Willing and able to work on a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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